Edo Assembly converts former speaker’s resignation to impeachment

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The Edo State House of Assembly formally impeached former Speaker Blessing Agbebaku on Monday after rejecting his purported resignation as procedurally invalid. Majority Leader Sunday Ojezele initiated the motion, citing a lack of a formal letter and non-compliance with parliamentary practices, which secured majority support from the assembly. Speaker Yekini Idiaye subsequently ordered Agbebaku to return all House property by Friday, warning that law enforcement would be involved if he failed to comply.

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The assembly shifted its legislative focus toward strengthening state institutions, passing amendments to both the House of Assembly Fund Management Law and the Judiciary Financial Autonomy Law. These measures were intended to curb corruption and safeguard the financial independence of those institutions before being sent to Governor Monday Okpebholo for his assent.

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